Another Premier League club has joined the chase for Aston Villa target Sam Johnstone, according to The Mirror.

Villa manager Steve Bruce made re-signing Manchester United goalkeeper Johnstone a top priority at the end of last season, but now faces competition from four top flight clubs and Championship promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough.

Crystal Palace are the latest to be linked with the 24-year-old, while Leicester City, West Brom and Huddersfield Town are all closely monitoring the situation.

Bruce held talks with United boss Jose Mourinho about the possibility of extending Johnstone’s stay in May and was happy with how they concluded.

But a deal has yet to be confirmed and Premier League clubs are now sniffing around.